Author: Matt Wastradowski

Many elements go into a good picnic: You’ll want snacks, dishes, and drinks suited to a sun-kissed afternoon. Chances are good you’ll want a blanket to sprawl out on (and maybe even enjoy a post-snack nap). You’ll also want a picturesque backdrop befitting the jubilant mood. And, of course, you’ll…

History is all over Central Oregon. You can learn about it in award-winning museums, see the past come alive at fascinating visitor centers, and even eye a glimpse of our outdoorsy heritage in trendy vintage shops around the likes of Bend, Sisters, and Redmond.

From the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range to rugged river canyons and a sprawling high desert, you’ll find some of the best Oregon road trips throughout Central Oregon.

The hardest question you’ll likely face on your next trip to Central Oregon isn’t whether to get on the water—but how. Paddle crystal-clear lakes in the shadow of volcanic peaks, float the Deschutes River through the heart of Bend, cast a line for our famous redsides, or get your heart…

Redmond has personality to spare in the heart of Central Oregon. Throughout the city’s downtown core, visitors walk among stylish brunch spots, old-school boutiques, bustling food-cart pods, and cutting-edge brewpubs. But the fun doesn’t end at city limits, where nearby outdoor attractions include underground lava tubes, thundering waterfalls, and one…

Part of what makes Central Oregon so special is the wide variety of landscapes that shaped our beautiful region. It’s possible, for instance, to drive in the shadow of snow-capped mountain peaks, hike through lava flows that date back more than a millennium, and watch rock climbers scaling cliffs made…